Tecno Pova 2
#2249
Xiaomi Poco M3
#2318Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 2
Xiaomi Poco M3
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.144.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
79.877.8
Overall
61.461.2
Summary
- The Tecno Pova 2 features a larger 6.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, compared to the 6.53-inch display of the Xiaomi Poco M3 at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pova 2 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, while the Poco M3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, with both offering similar RAM and storage configurations.
- Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera setup, but the Pova 2 can record video at a higher resolution of 1440p.
- The Pova 2 also has a larger 7000 mAh battery compared to the Poco M3's 6000 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the Pova 2 runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, while the Poco M3 operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the Pova 2.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic frames and backs, but the Poco M3 includes Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 2
Xiaomi Poco M3
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2020, November 24
Announced
2021, June 03
2020, November 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.9"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~389 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)2 MP, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
7000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
173.3 x 78.8 x 9.6 mm (6.82 x 3.10 x 0.38 in)
162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
N/A
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Polar Silver, Power Blue, Dazzle Black
Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes